Exotic pet visit
In addition to the physical exam, your exotic pet visit includes important information on the following topics:
What are illness signs in exotic pets?
Many exotic pets are prey animals—meaning that the slightest sign of pain or weakness could make them lunch for a nearby predator. This can make appreciating early disease, injury, or illness in your exotic pet difficult. In between your pet’s routine examinations, we recommend monitoring for behavior or appearance changes, including:
- Increased or decreased appetite or thirst
- Fur, skin, or scale changes (e.g., not shedding, lumps or bumps, irritation, lack of grooming)
- Abnormal stool or urine
- Eye or nasal discharge
- Reduced activity (e.g., climbing, digging, playing, or socializing)
- Uncharacteristic fear or aggression
- Hiding
- Tremors
- Unusual posture when standing or moving
- Abnormal breathing
- Increased or decreased appetite or thirst
- Fur, skin, or scale changes (e.g., not shedding, lumps or bumps, irritation, lack of grooming)
- Abnormal stool or urine
- Eye or nasal discharge
- Reduced activity (e.g., climbing, digging, playing, or socializing)
- Uncharacteristic fear or aggression
- Hiding
- Tremors
- Unusual posture when standing or moving
- Abnormal breathing
Illness in exotic pets can be life-threatening. Ensure your one-of-a-kind friend stays in exceptional health with the expert exotic pet care at Neighborhood Veterinary Centers.
